The Breaking Point of Love

The Scent of 11 Chapter 11 Celeste couldn't help but find it laughable as she listened.

Wynn and Trevor had met only after her marriage to him. So, Wynn was fully aware of her relationship with Trevor. There was no way Harvey didn't know that Trevor was her husband. He had definitely known about it all along.

Yet, he shamelessly encouraged a relationship between Wynn and Trevor. It showed just how little regard Harvey had for her despite the fact that she was also his daughter.

Trevor agreed to Harvey's request.

They then exchanged a few more pleasantries. Celeste watched as Trevor waited for Harvey to get into his car and leave. Only then did Trevor get into his own car and drive away.

Given Trevor's status, he rarely extended such courtesy unless it was to a few select elders of the Fleming family. Clearly, he held Harvey in high regard because he was Wynn's father Celeste thought back to the times Trevor had met Betty and Ivan. His attitude had always been cold and indifferent. Even when she cautiously brought up Ivan's difficulties in the past, he had refused to help.

Yet, for those who Wynn cared about, his attitude was entirely different.

His treatment of her compared to Wynn's was worlds apart. This was the stark difference when someone loved or didn't love another person.

A while later, Trevor left.

Celeste stood where she was for a long tbefore finally heading into Luxe Haven.

In the evening, after Celeste was done with work, she went hto retrieve the gifts she had prepared for the Fleming family elders. She then drove to Fleming Manor.

Located on the outskirts of the capital, Fleming Manor was surrounded by lush mountains and serene scenery, making it an ideal dwelling place for the elderly. The only drawback was its distance from the city center.

It took Celeste an hour and a half to get there.

After parking her car, she picked up the gifts and was about to enter when she heard Jordyn laughing happily inside.

Martha was seated near the entrance. She noticed Celeste immediately and beamed widely. "You're finally here, Cel. Csit with me." While Martha greeted her warmly, the scouldn't be said for Trevor's mother, Queenie Scott. Teagan and Nicholas didn't look pleased as well. All of their smiles visibly faded upon seeing Celeste.

Celeste noticed but didn't care a much as she once might have.

She smiled faintly and handed the gifts to the approaching, housekeeper. Then, she walked over to Martha and greeted, "Good evening, Grandma." "Good evening," Martha replied, her face lighting up. She took Celeste's hand and guided her to sit down. But as she looked more closely, lier smile faltered "You've lost weight! Has Trevor been mistreating you?" Celeste lowered her gaze and shook her head. "No, I've just been busy lately." Her response was partly true. Trevor hadn't mistreated her directly, but her mood often suffered h +25 BONUS Chapter 11 Moreover, she had been immersing herself in Al research every night after work. Sometimes, she even stayed up. until the early hours.

Her recent weight loss was partly due to this.

Before Martha could say more, Teagan scoffed. "From the way you put it, anyone would think your job is so important that the entire Fleming Group depends on you." Queenie, ever the elegant and composed lady, sipped her drink and remarked coolly, "If you find working at Fleming Group so exhausting, you might as well quit. Afterall, no one begged you to work there." Teagan laughed. "Exactly! Maybe someone just can't bear to leave." Martha didn't like how they were taking sarcastic jabs at Celeste.

She was about to intervene when Celeste spoke first. "I've already submitted my resignation. Once I finish handing over my duties, I'll leave Fleming Group." Her words caught Queenie and Teagan off guard, and they froze momentarily.

Martha frowned and started, "Cel- "Is Mom here?" Jordyn's voice cut through the tension. She had just cdown from the second floor via the elevator.

When she saw Celeste, she looked genuinely happy. After all, it had been over two weeks since they last spoke. She ran over and threw herself into Celeste's arms. "Mom!" Celeste hesitated for a moment before gently hugging her back and murmuring, “Hey there.” Martha decided to drop the earlier topic since Jordyn was here now.

With a warm smile on her face, she said to Celeste, "Cel, it's been ages since I had your tea. Makea cup, would you?" Growing up with Betty, Celeste had developed a talent for making tea. Her skills were refined, and she excelled in brewing tea.

Celeste replied warmly, "Well, I can do that, but dinner is almost ready..." Teagan preferred coffee over tea. Moreover, she disliked seeing Celeste show off her tea-making skills. So, she interjected, "Exactly. Dinner will be served as soon as Trevor and Tucker are back." As if on cue, Trevor entered.

He greeted Martha and Queenie first. When his gaze landed on Celeste, he quickly looked away and sat on a single- seat couch far from her.

Upon seeing Trevor, Jordyn immediately moved away from Celeste and ran over to him. "Dad!"

Trevor hugged her briefly and glanced around the room as if about m to say something when Tucker arrived. He was much younger than both Trevor and Teagan. Presently, he was still a teenager with a lively personality, The moment he entered, he playfully leaped over the backrest of a couch and landed neatly on the cushions.

Observing that everyone was gathered, he grinned and said "Were you all waiting for me?" Teagan smacked his head playfully. "Of course! We've all been starving because of you."

While Trevor was reserved and Teagan had a fiery temper, Tucker was the one who brought joy to the e family. He was especially close to his parents, and his arrival brought an evident smile to Queenie's face, while Martha +25 BONUS Chapter 11 looked even more delighted.

Noticing the late hour, Martha instructed the staff to serve dinner.

The nine of them dined in the dining room. Martha sat at the head of the table. Trevor, Jordyn, and Celeste sat in one row beside her.

Martha smiled as she turned to Jordyn. “Jo, switch places with your dad so that your mom and dad can sit together.

Martha had always tried to bring Celeste and Trevor closer. The others were used to her blatant efforts, so they didn't react. Most thought it was futile. After all, despite years of her meddling, Trevor's attitude toward Celeste hadn't changed one bit. Everyone knew her attempts were pointless. Even Teagan merely smirked sarcastically and chose a random seat without comment.

Though Trevor disliked Martha's arrangements, he rarely contradicted her on minor matters. He remained silent, which signaled his agreement.

Unlike in the past, Celeste didn't feel any joy or hope at Martha's matchmaking.

She kept her expression neutral, though her smile was gentle as she addressed Martha. "It's alright, Grandma. This seating arrangement is fine." Chapter 12